Operations Director Power Conversion

Prodrive Technologies; Eindhoven; Híbrido; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based salary growth

33 vacation days per year

Time-for-time compensation for extra/o

Personal development plan

Extensive career opportunities

Young, entrepreneurial culture

Gym access onsite

Free lunch, dinner and snacks on-site

Descripción de la vacante

Prodrive Technologies Power Conversion is seeking an experienced operations leader to drive end-to-end performance across the product lifecycle, from industrialization to delivery.

You will provide strategic leadership with hands‑on accountability for delivery performance, quality, cost, and manufacturing readiness. You will collaborate with factory operations and cross‑functional teams to ensure long‑term stability, predictability, and growth.

Formación

• Extensive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing leadership roles within a complex, technology‑driven environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, build organizational capability, and drive high performance.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, industrialization, supply chain management, quality, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience operating in a high‑mix, high‑complexity environment and supporting demanding OEM customers.
• Strong track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and achieving sustainable cost reductions.
• Ability to translate business objectives and customer requirements into clear operational priorities and effective execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align manufacturing, engineering, commercial, and business teams around common goals.
• A structured, data‑driven, and results‑oriented leadership style, combined with a hands‑on approach and strong sense of ownership.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.

Responsabilidades

• Translate customer and business requirements into actionable operational plans.
• Ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time, within budget, and in line with customer and business expectations.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end operational flow, from industrialization and start of production through to customer delivery.
• Align demand planning, manufacturing capacity, and inventory levels to meet customer requirements efficiently.
• Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive structural improvements.
• Drive lifecycle management activities, including product changes, cost optimization, technical updates, and end‑of‑life transitions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, scalability, and profitability.
• Drive cost reduction and value improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Technology, Development, Commercial teams, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead, develop, and grow the Operations Organization within the Business Line (planning, quality, industrialization, project management).
• Set clear objectives, foster accountability and drive ownership of operational results.
• Build the capabilities, structure, and talent pipeline required to support future business growth.

Conocimientos

Operations leadership

Supply chain management

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Continuous improvement

Data-driven leadership

Educación

Bachelor-Master

Descripción del empleo

Own and drive the end-to-end operational performance of the Power Conversion business, ensuring products are delivered on time, at the right cost, and to the highest quality standards. Lead operational excellence across the entire product lifecycle, from industrialization and production ramp-up to customer delivery, while continuously improving efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction.

Summary

Location

Education

Bachelor-Master

Years of experience

8+

Function field

Research & Development

Hours

38

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring predictable business performance, product continuity, and outstanding customer satisfaction across the entire product lifecycle. You will provide strategic leadership while maintaining hands‑on accountability for delivery performance, quality, cost, industrialization, and manufacturing readiness. As a key member of the Power Conversion Management Team, you will collaborate closely with factory operations and cross‑functional stakeholders to secure long‑term operational stability and support business growth. Success in this role means delivering reliable on‑time performance in line with customer commitments and business priorities, while creating predictability across quality, cost, capacity, and delivery. You will establish strong alignment between customer demand, Business Line objectives, and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring smooth product lifecycle transitions with minimal disruption and operational risk. Through continuous improvement initiatives, you will drive sustainable cost and efficiency gains, provide clear visibility into operational performance and bottlenecks, and build a high‑performing organization with strong ownership, accountability, and leadership depth.

Key responsibilities

• Translate customer and business requirements into actionable operational plans
• Ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time, within budget, and in line with customer and business expectations
• Oversee the end‑to‑end operational flow, from industrialization and start of production through to customer delivery
• Align demand planning, manufacturing capacity, and inventory levels to meet customer requirements efficiently
• Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive structural improvements
• Drive lifecycle management activities, including product changes, cost optimization, technical updates, and end‑of‑life transitions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, scalability, and profitability
• Drive cost reduction and value improvement throughout the product lifecycle
• Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Technology, Development, Commercial teams, and other key stakeholders
• Lead, develop, and grow the Operations Organization within the Business Line (planning, quality, industrialization, project management)
• Set clear objectives, foster accountability and drive ownership of operational results
• Build the capabilities, structure, and talent pipeline required to support future business growth

What we offer

• Performance‑based salary growth that rewards your results
• 33 vacation days per year, including public holidays
• Time‑for‑time compensation when working extra hours
• Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan
• Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects
• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged
• Free access to the company gym
• Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on‑site

What you bring

• Extensive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing leadership roles within a complex, technology‑driven environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, build organizational capability, and drive high performance
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, industrialization, supply chain management, quality, and product lifecycle management
• Demonstrated success in managing and improving performance across delivery, cost, quality, and capacity
• Experience operating in a high‑mix, high‑complexity environment and supporting demanding OEM customers
• Strong track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and achieving sustainable cost reductions
• Ability to translate business objectives and customer requirements into clear operational priorities and effective execution
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align manufacturing, engineering, commercial, and business teams around common goals
• A structured, data‑driven, and results‑oriented leadership style, combined with a hands‑on approach and strong sense of ownership
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution

We are Prodrive Technologies Power Conversion

Power Conversion provides robust, performance‑critical power electronics solutions tailored for professional and industrial use, serving major OEM clients. The Power Conversion business line operates across key sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, healthcare, the professional automotive industry, and renewable energy, including advanced megawatt‑scale hydrogen power conversion technologies.